Panasonic has always been known for their focus on hybrid mirrorless cameras that have both video and photo features. And their micro four-thirds GH cameras are essentially video-first, with stronger and more innovative features not available in typical hybrid cameras. This tradition continues with the newly-announced Panasonic GH7. This 25...
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Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L Announced
Canon has just announced their widest mirrorless L-series prime lens yet, the RF 35mm f/1.4 L. The lens has an impressively small form factor and comes with some nice video-oriented features – namely an aperture ring and minimal focus breathing. It ships later this month for $1500.
Is Now the Time to Buy Used Nikon DSLR Lenses?
Nikon F-mount cameras and lenses have been around for 65 years. In that time, Nikon has introduced more than 90 different types of lenses, ranging from the 6mm f/2.8 Circular Fisheye to the 2000mm f/11.0 Reflex. In 2016, the 100 millionth Nikkor lens rolled off the production line. Yet just...
Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Review
The Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S is Nikon’s flagship mirrorless supertelephoto lens – a $15,500 piece of glass meant for demanding sports and wildlife photographers. It features professional-grade build quality, handling, and image quality. Few lenses command such a high price, but then again, few lenses are this impressive.
Fuji GFX 100S II and GF 500mm f/5.6 Announced
Continuing today's series of announcements, Fujifilm has just announced a pair of exciting products for their medium format users. The new GFX 100S II camera offers a 100-megapixel sensor and a variety of new features for $5000. Then there's Fuji's longest medium format lens yet - the $3500 GF 500mm...
Fuji X-T50 and XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 Announced
A few hours before the Spring 2024 Fujifilm X Summit commences, Fuji has announced a number of major new products! For X-series users, the biggest news is the X-T50. This lightweight, 40-megapixel camera succeeds the previous X-T30 II. Also announced is a new advanced kit lens: the Fuji XF 16-50mm...
Canon EOS R1 Development Announced (Updated) (Again)
In a relatively slim press release, Canon has confirmed that they are indeed developing an EOS R1 flagship camera, aimed for a 2024 release. It will have a new image processing system (DIGIC Accelerator) that Canon says will improve the camera's autofocus and other functions. The new subject-tracking capabilities in...
Hasselblad XCD 25mm f/2.5 Review
Hasselblad just announced the new XCD 25mm f/2.5 V lens this morning, and I can finally reveal that I’ve been testing an early sample (hence the other Hasselblad articles recently). How does this high-end lens perform? Is it practical for Milky Way photography? Find out in today’s review!
Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V Review
This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V, a high-end short telephoto lens for Hasselblad medium format cameras. It’s an expensive lens, but it arguably justifies the high price with its impressive feature set and optical performance.
Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Field impressions
In this article, I'll share my experience using the Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR lens in the field. With this lens, I took photos in Italy, Tanzania, Namibia, and the Arctic, and I learned a lot about it in the process. I've also included some usage tips to help...